Author Archives: Niall Anderson

Presented by the Toy Art Gallery, Hollywood, Italian surrealist sculptor and philosopher Gabiels’ new solo show introduces his prolific work to the sleek world of art toys. Designed and sculpted with complete precission, Gabriels’ polished bronze odities are hosts to scores of tiny internal elements, with detail finer than any production toys that have goneContinue reading “New Toys for Melancholics”

A recent exhibition at Gallery 1988 in Melrose, Los Angeles, invited several respected artists and illustrators including Alan Hynes, Chris DeLorenzo and the Delicious Design League to create posters inspired by their most cherished books. The results are truly diverse, with the likes of Dave Perillo’s playful interpretation of the Wizard of Oz standing sideContinue reading “Required Reading”

Respected artist and illustrator Ralph Consentino is holding his first solo exhibition of work, Chew on This!, at the famed Rotofugi gallery and shop, Chicago. Working for the likes of DC, Warner Bros, Disney and the Cartoon Network, Consentino’s distinctive 1950’s approach to design has caught the attention of both children and adults alike. CharactersContinue reading “Chew on This!”

Presented by ATOPOS, ARRRGH! Monsters in Fashion is a unique exhibition offering an insight into the relationship between character design and contemporary fashion. With contributions from both artists and fashion designers including Dr NOKI’s NHS, Boris Hoppek, Issey Myake and Cassette Playa, the show promises a diverse range of photography, illustration and clothing drawing theContinue reading “Monsters in Fashion”

One of the UK’s much loved illustrators and art toy designers, Doktor A, is holding his first UK solo exhibition of work at the Iksentrik gallery in Bath this month. Building a reputation on his quirky yet thoroughly detailed custom toys, Doktor A’s steampunk aesthetic has graced numerous production art toys in recent years. TheContinue reading “Mr Whistlecraft’s Tarnished Daydreams”

An ancient Japanese tradition promises that a wish will be granted as a reward for the devotion of folding one thousand origami cranes, and it is on this premise that a design project has been created to help the people of Japan in this troubled time.  One Thousand Origami Cranes for Japan, in conjunction withContinue reading “A Wish for Japan- 1000 cranes”